Mackenzie Petrie is a multimedia journalist (MMJ) for WALB-TV, based in Valdosta, Georgia. With a focus on local news, Mackenzie covers a wide range of topics including crime, community events, and legislative issues. Her work has also been featured on KCRA 3 and My58 Television.
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Mackenzie Petrie covers a range of local news topics, with an emphasis on crime, community events, and government and politics. Her coverage is skewed towards breaking news, evolving stories, event coverage, and government announcements.
Given her focus on local news in Georgia (United States), including Valdosta specifically, she would likely be interested in pitches related to ongoing or upcoming community events, particularly those involving local authorities or political figures. Additionally, she may respond well to pitches regarding developing crime-related stories or investigative pieces that tie into the themes covered.
Sources with firsthand knowledge of local events or individuals involved in the mentioned topics are likely to be valuable for Mackenzie's reporting. It’s important to provide localized insights when pitching ideas relevant to her geographic focus.
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By: Lenah Allen, Mackenzie Petrie, Andrew McMunn
Albany Police Department's Chief Michael Persley, says the dog had previously bitten its owners as well. (WALB)
The dog was surrendered to the state and euthanized. According to the Albany Police Department, the family does not wish for the dog's owner to be charged. John says his main concern right now is getting his wife home and her road to recovery.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
Published Nov. 12, 2024 at 1:41 AM CET | Updated 6 minutes ago
By: Mackenzie Petrie
Published Nov. 12, 2024 at 11:32 AM GMT+1 | Updated moments ago
On Saturday, Nov. 9th, 2019, Jayla Alexander was killed in a drive-by shooting on 12 Avenue Southeast. Police say there was no motive.
Published Nov. 29, 2024 at 6:12 PM GMT+1 | Updated 9 minutes ago ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Many Albany residents are headed out to stores like T.J.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
Thursday, U.S. Senator from Georgia, Jon Ossoff, grilled the United States Postmaster about mail delays impacting families and businesses in Georgia.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
Published Dec. 9, 2024 at 11:48 PM EST | Updated 8 minutes ago ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - An Albany woman received a gift of a lifetime, just in time for the holidays.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
28-year-old Sebastian Dykes died after a sewer trench wall collapsed on him Wednesday.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
If you would like for Santa to swing by your business or event— just find his Facebook page, Santa Larry.
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